Some commentators believe this is their best chance of a first Grand Slam since 2003 while it's also an opportunity for them to exorcise the demons of their World Cup pool stage humbling by Wales.

Their desire to atone for that embarrassment and keep their Six Nations bid intact was all too evident as the likes of Billy Vunipola, Owen Farrell and Chris Robshaw tuned up for a game of titanic proportions

Video: Eddie Jones on facing Wales

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At the heart of things was Jones, the Australian now at the centre of England's rugby dreams.

He might be short in stature, but England's new boss doesn't take any messing about.

Manu Tuilagi looks on during the England training session held at Pennyhill Park

His drills were short and sharp with one notable aspect of his new regime seeing England's starting XV training in full kit while the replacements and other squad members have to make do with the usual training tops and tracksuits.

It's almost Jones' message to the players. “Over to you,” he seems to be saying. “Now it's your turn to do the business.”

One of those players in which Jones continues to place his faith is Robshaw.

And while watching England train, it was the former captain who provided the individual moment of most significance. He may have been stripped of the captaincy but Robshaw clearly still boasts a leadership role in this England camp.

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The Harlequins flanker was constantly cajoling the England forwards and could clearly be heard repeatedly shouting: “Faletau's going lads” during scrum and defensive sessions.

It was clearly a sign of England's wariness of Wales' No.8, an indication of the depth of analysis teams put in these days ahead of the biggest games in the calendar.

England's starting XV trained in full kit

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There were moments of a more light-hearted nature, with Jones praising his players on regular occasions and Farrell even leading a group chant of “Whooooooop!” following the end of the session and before the team went into a final huddle.

Unbeaten so far and still on for a Grand Slam, England look like they're in confident mood.

Their only moment of real worry came when lock Joe Launchbury collided with George Ford, leaving the pivotal playmaker down on the deck.

Fortunately for Jones, Ford returned to his feet and will be fine for this weekend.